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Krystal Zelaya, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, is wearing a special keepsake for the ceremony: A graduation stole decorated by the dozens of children she has helped nurture as a child care aide on campus. (Photo by Anthony Cardenas)

Class of 2025: Many, many thumbs-up for aspiring teacher Krystal Zelaya

May 9, 2025

The VCU Health child care aide’s graduation gear will feature the colorful handiwork of her young charges.

VCU undergraduates awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2025

May 6, 2025

The federal program supports study abroad for students with financial need.

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Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study

April 15, 2025

The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science.

Jarrod Reisweber (third from left) shakes hands with Sen. Tim Kaine during a visit to Washington, D.C., to showcase The Retreat, a VR program to address mental health and substance use disorders in veterans. They are joined by (from left) Mark Lambert, Dale DeJarnette, Ginna Lambert and Raquel Reisweber. (Photo by Carly Katz)

VCU inventor gives lawmakers a look at the virtual reality treatment that is serving veterans’ mental health

April 4, 2025

To help combat addiction, Jarrod Reisweber’s high-tech, self-directed therapy extends the impact of professional care.

The Academy Awards will be held on March 2. (Getty Images)

At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise

Feb. 27, 2025

Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked – or didn’t – in five of the 2025 nominees.

VCU alums who won Black History in the Making Awards when they were students. Clockwise from top left: Eloise Berry, Ph.D., Fadel Allassan, Jaz-Munn Johnson, M.D., Taylor Pattie, Tonecia Brothers-Sutton and Sasha Pierre-Louis.

Checking in with VCU’s Black history makers

Feb. 26, 2025

For more than four decades, VCU has honored students with Black History in the Making Awards – and here are updates on six accomplished recipients.

Black History in the Making alumni Dr. Eloise Berry

Black History in the Making Award alumni highlight: Catch up with 1997 award recipient, Eloise Berry

Feb. 13, 2025

For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black History in the Making Award recipients.

School salad bars encourage kids to make healthier choices, according to new VCU research. (Getty Images)

School salad bars raise fruit intake among kids and benefit economically diverse schools, VCU researchers find

Feb. 13, 2025

Their latest study, centered on a Virginia school district, adds to evidence that salad bars are encouraging healthier dietary choices in the school cafeteria.

Micah White, who is working toward his Ph.D. in counseling psychology, said, “I always try to approach my research by thinking about practicality, future impact and why anyone should care.” (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

How I found my research: Micah White examines the intersection of social media and African American identity

Jan. 30, 2025

White, a VCU alum and counseling psychology Ph.D. student, is committed to conducting research that will make an impact beyond academia and benefit his community.

Fantasy Lozada has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the federal government to those early in their careers. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

VCU researcher Fantasy Lozada receives early career honor from U.S. government

Jan. 17, 2025

The psychology professor, who is exploring emotional development among African American youth, has been honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.